Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Digital health companies that can help providers and payers achieve their value-based care goals are likely to be attractive acquisition targets. Growing demand for remote patient monitoring: Remote patient monitoring (RPM) allows healthcare providers to monitor patients' health data remotely, using wearable devices or other sensors.

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Digital Health Mental health Pharmaceuticals Leadership 73

Digital Health Global

MAY 10, 2023

Furthermore, digital health tools such as wearable devices and mobile health apps enable patients to take a more active role in their health and wellness. These tools provide patients with real-time access to their health data, enabling them to make better-informed decisions about their health.

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Patient Experience Mobile Health Telemedicine Drug Development 167

Health Populi

APRIL 27, 2021

It has also recently been found that language barriers have contributed to poor health outcomes, making the case for linguistically tailored services and community-health workers who are based in peoples’ neighborhoods. ” In the U.S., ” In the U.S.,

Public Health 405

Public Health Mental health Nursing Primary Care 405

Health Populi

JANUARY 6, 2020

That speaks to Steve’s phrase, “ecosystem of ecosystems,” because that’s not just “digital” health — that’s now the true nature of health/care, and what is driving connectivity toward interoperability, cloud computing, and the adoption of APIs to enable health data liquidity.

Digital Health 357

Digital Health Mental health Interoperability Telemedicine 357

Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Europe Predictions for the European HealthTech landscape in 2024: Increased investment in mental health: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, and there is a growing recognition of the need for better mental health care.

mHealth 60

mHealth Mental health Telemedicine Mobile Health 60

Lloyd Price

MARCH 13, 2024

Mental Health Apps: Answer engines can be integrated into mental health apps to provide users with 24/7 access to reliable information about mental health conditions, coping mechanisms, and stress management techniques. This can enhance patient understanding and retention of key medical details.

Mental health 73

Mental health healthcare technology Public Health Leadership 73

Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

from sharing sensitive information about their consumer’s mental health challenges to companies for advertising purposes. million for “deceiving consumers after promising to keep sensitive personal data private.” Is the FTC Making an Example of BetterHelp?

Mental health 52

Mental health Health Information Telehealth Health Data 52

Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

Mental health 105

Mental health Health Information Telehealth HIPAA 105

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS With billions of dollars invested this past year, such as CVS Health's purchase of Signify Health , the AHA report highlights retail healthcare companies having grabbed significant market share in primary care, concierge medicine, virtual care and in-home medical services. One example is Amazon.

Primary Care 129

Primary Care Mental health Healthcare IT Digital Health 129

Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2022

Jasper’s data ecosystem complements the patient’s clinical data on the psycho-social side of the person – that is, “real life.” Patients can track nutrition and food intake, mood and mental health, financial issues, transportation, and activity (such as steps). “There are people behind those data points.”

Mental health 156

Mental health Digital Health Patient Experience Connected Health 156

Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

The company states, “Cerebral is a mental health subscription that provides clients with ongoing, comprehensive access to online care and medication management for a monthly rate. Do Mental Health Apps Sell Your Client’s Sensitive Data to Data Brokers? Cerebral App?

Telehealth 98

Telehealth HIPAA Mental health Health Information 98

Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, some startups are developing wearable devices that can monitor patients' vital signs and send the data to healthcare providers. This includes apps that track fitness and health data, provide reminders for medication and appointments, and offer educational resources.

mHealth 56

mHealth Pharmaceuticals Mental health Telemedicine 56

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JUNE 20, 2022

War, violence, sexual assault, physical attacks, kidnappings, torture, terrorism, vehicular accidents, and natural catastrophes are examples of traumatic occurrences. [ RPM is a technological method for increasing mental health care access and removing treatment barriers. RPM Motivates PTSD Patients to Seek Help.

Mental health 52

Mental health Nursing Health Data 52

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JUNE 20, 2022

War, violence, sexual assault, physical attacks, kidnappings, torture, terrorism, vehicular accidents, and natural catastrophes are examples of traumatic occurrences. [ RPM is a technological method for increasing mental health care access and removing treatment barriers. RPM Motivates PTSD Patients to Seek Help.

Mental health 52

Mental health Nursing Health Data 52

Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

While you might think that your mental health is known only to you, your health practitioner or those closest to you, you might be unwittingly revealing it to strangers online. Could false positives, for example, lead people who are not yet depressed to believe they are?

Mental health 65

Mental health Psychiatry Public Health Health Data 65

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2023

The FTC is continuing its crackdown on companies that share healthcare data inappropriately. Anne Zieger summarized the agency’s order demanding that BetterHelp stop sharing patients’ data, including mental health data, with third parties such as Facebook and Snapchat. The FTC also seeks $7.8

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EHR Mental health HIE Healthcare IT 86

Lloyd Price

APRIL 7, 2023

Privacy and security concerns: Virtual wards involve collecting and sharing patient health data electronically, which raises privacy and security concerns. Health equity: There is a risk that virtual wards may widen health inequalities if some patients do not have access to the technology or support they need to participate.

Remote care 95

Remote care Telemedicine Nursing Mental health 95

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2020

million veterans interacting with the site, including their personal health data, every month. "These digital tools are allowing veterans to more actively understand their health data, to better communicate with VA clinical teams and to engage more productively as they navigate their individual health journeys."

Telehealth 183

Telehealth Connected Care Health Data mHealth 183

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Here are some specific examples of how virtual wards are being used today and how they may be used in the future: Today: Virtual wards are being used to care for patients with a variety of conditions, including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and pneumonia.

Telemedicine 70

Telemedicine Remote care Nursing Leadership 70

Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The legal action is one of what is likely to be an increasing number of fines issued to telehealth companies profiting from sharing consumers’ health data with advertisers, among other infractions. Under its health Breach Notification, the FTC took enforcement action, imposing a $1.5 million civil penalty against GoodRx.

Telehealth 75

Telehealth HIPAA Health Information Health Data 75

Lloyd Price

MAY 29, 2023

Kaiser Permanente's virtual wards offer a variety of services, including: Tele-health visits: Patients can meet with their providers via video chat. Tele-monitoring: Patients can use remote monitoring devices to track their health data, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and weight.

Mental health 88

Mental health Primary Care Telehealth Patient Experience 88

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For example, the definition of EHI and how it applies to various data isn’t clear and how the 8 exceptions apply is also confusing to many. Not to mention guides to protect sensitive health records such as substance abuse disorder, adolescent, mental health, and reproductive information.

HIE 79

HIE Interoperability Health IT Health Information 79

Lloyd Price

JULY 3, 2023

Here are some examples of Apple's healthcare partnerships: In 2019, Apple partnered with Aetna to offer Apple Watch users discounts on health insurance premiums. In 2021, Apple partnered with Johnson & Johnson to develop a new digital health platform for managing chronic diseases.

Health Data 70

Health Data Mental health Nursing Digital Health 70

Lloyd Price

AUGUST 5, 2023

Digital self-management tools can help patients track their health data, learn about their condition, and make informed decisions about their care. Patients are increasingly looking for ways to take control of their own health, and they are willing to use technology to do so. link] What exactly is Digital self-management?

mHealth 52

mHealth Mobile Health Mental health Health Data 52

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

Mental health 40

Mental health Health Information HIPAA Telehealth 40

Health Populi

MARCH 25, 2021

Growing numbers of consumers are looking at health more holistically — physical and mental wellness together — and spending money on goods to support that goal. Beyond overall wellness, though, consumers are also turning more to food and beverage (F&B) purchases for chronic illness support: for example, U.S.

Public Health 436

Public Health Telehealth Digital Health Health Data 436

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JULY 26, 2022

trillion in annual health care expenditures are for people with chronic or mental health conditions. These are just two examples of the many chronic diseases that patients have and show how drastic the costs of hospital visits for the chronically ill can be. . According to the CDC, 90% of the nation’s $4.1

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Mental health Connected Health Health Data 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2020

" Elizabeth Lever, Institute for Family Health. “Our goal was to enable patients to access many of our primary care, mental health and social support services by video or phone while remaining safely at home,” she said. Unfortunately, roughly two-thirds of our visits were via telephone only.

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Telehealth Primary Care Mental health Leadership 187

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Leveraging health data, it engages patients in real-time, addressing issues that drive poor health and high utilization of health services. While it doesn’t capture the imagination like Generative AI, Adaptive AI delivers significant value, shifting focus from data to impactful health IT.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 3, 2023

For example, a smartwatch can notify users when they need to take medication or when their heart rate is too high or too low. These devices can measure heart rate, steps taken, calories burned, and other metrics that help users maintain their health and fitness goals. Another challenge is ensuring patient privacy and data security.

Mental health 40

Mental health Health Data Health Information Pain management 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Surgeon General’s advisory offers many recommendations that span every stakeholder with influence over the healthcare industry, from health systems to academic and training institutions and governments. Hospitalizations, for example, do not always require the patient to be within a medical facility.

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Remote care Nursing Telehealth Leadership 178

Xealth

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Lyft or Uber), pantry access guidance in food deserts, and remote cardiac care are a few ways health systems can better serve those patients who must be engaged creatively, sensitively, and outside of the traditional healthcare setting. A health data aggregation platform can be the engine of holistic patient care.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Health Data EHR Medicare 52

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

AI algorithms, powered by machine learning and deep learning techniques, can analyze vast amounts of patient data including medical images, electronic health records, and genetic information. By identifying subtle patterns and anomalies in these data sets, AI can assist healthcare providers in making more timely and precise diagnoses.

Mental health 40

Mental health Health Data Drug Development Patient Experience 40

Health Populi

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Maneesh goes well beyond tracking steps and heart rate: for example, air quality in his immediate environment. [On On the morning we met in the café in Covent Garden, the data from his personal air pollution sensor showed very high levels of indoor pollution].

Public Health 255

Public Health Digital Health Mental health Health IT 255

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 4, 2023

How Nutrition and Weight Management Help Reduce Depression and Anxiety Food choices have a significant impact not only on one’s physical well-being but also on their mental health. For example, aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week. Celebrate Successes: Celebrate your successes, no matter how small.

Mental health 40

Mental health Health Data HIPAA Digital Health 40

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Increases in kept appointments are just one example. Reeya Patel, Vice President of Healthcare Insights at Azalea Health, points out that a televisit can document that a follow-up appointment has been scheduled, a request for a medication took place, or a referral to a specialist has occurred, all for billing purposes.

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Telehealth Mental health Medicare Telemedicine 102

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

For example, if the clinic uses the portal for its primary method of communication, appointment requests, billing, and refill requests, then the patient should be made aware of this and be required to make an account on the portal. The primary intended purpose of the portal should be communicated to the patient.

Psychiatry 91

Psychiatry HIPAA EHR Mental health 91